Microplastic Fiber Detection Method
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•Scientists develop new method to glean insights into toxic problem: 'Absolutely everywhere'
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Textile experts at Heriot-Watt University in the Scottish Borders developed the world's first method of detecting the amount of microplastic fiber fragments shed from a piece of clothing.
The new technology is designed to rate the level of the microplastics shed to better inform consumers and manufacturing companies.
By avoiding manufacturing garments that have high volumes of plastic shedding, companies can lower their waste output.
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